PhD Workshop
On the 10th of February 2023, the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona hosted a PhD Workshop at Campus Clinic. The workshop session started with an opening ceremony… Read More from PhD Workshop
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SAB MEETING
After the achievement of being granted once again the María de Maeztu Excellence award, it’s the time to turn in the assessment on the actions taken and present the strategic plan… Read More from SAB MEETING
Dr. Joan Comella, new director of the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu
Research groups of the Institute Institute of Neurosciences participate in the “Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu”, which became CERCA institute in 2020. The Governing Council of the Institute… Read More from Dr. Joan Comella, new director of the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu
Judith Domínguez Borràs, ERC Consolidator
The project Uncovering the human subcortical pathway for auditory threat detection (HumanSUBthreat), funded with 1.9 million euros. The results of the European Research Council’s Consolidator Grants have been published today…. Read More from Judith Domínguez Borràs, ERC Consolidator
Research provides new clues about iron toxicity in Parkinson’s disease and explains the paradoxical effect of deferiprone
The results contrast with those of 4 previous independent clinical trials and could provide relevant information on the role of iron accumulation in the process of neurodegeneration. Treatment with deferiprone… Read More from Research provides new clues about iron toxicity in Parkinson’s disease and explains the paradoxical effect of deferiprone
A new synthetic matrix to grow mature neurons and study neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona, the UB Institute of Neurosciences (UBneuro) and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has created the first highly mature neurons… Read More from A new synthetic matrix to grow mature neurons and study neurodegenerative diseases
Cellular reprogramming can generate neural networks that reproduce unique characteristics of human cells
Studies on diseases that affect the human brain are usually based on animal models which cannot reproduce the complexity of human neuropathies. Therefore, these methodologies often fail when applied in… Read More from Cellular reprogramming can generate neural networks that reproduce unique characteristics of human cells
A study analyses the perception and knowledge of food sustainability at the University of Barcelona
Every year, about a third of all food produced in the world —about 1.3 billion tonnes— is wasted in consumers’ homes and retail businesses, according to the United Nations (UN)…. Read More from A study analyses the perception and knowledge of food sustainability at the University of Barcelona
Researchers identify differences in the spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome
Researchers of the Faculty of Psychology, the Institute of Neurosciences (UBneuro) and the Institute of Complex Systems (UBICS) of the University of Barcelona have identified, using functional magnetic resonance techniques,… Read More from Researchers identify differences in the spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome
New marker related to the dysfunction of the glymphatic system
A new study led by UB researchers shows that wasteosomes —structures that act as containers for brain waste products— indicate a malfunction of the glymphatic system, a recently discovered system… Read More from New marker related to the dysfunction of the glymphatic system
Researchers identify a molecular mechanism associated with juvenile Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects 3% of population over 65 years old, and the average age of onset is 60. Regarding juvenile Parkinson, which represents the of all Parkison’s cases, the disease… Read More from Researchers identify a molecular mechanism associated with juvenile Parkinson’s
The UB hosts the first edition of the International Multi-Brain Barcelona Congress
Is neurotechnology the new revolution in the study of the brain? What do we know about synaptic plasticity in neurodegenerative diseases? What psychological factors could enhance cognitive resilience? How can… Read More from The UB hosts the first edition of the International Multi-Brain Barcelona Congress